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Tetto di Carolina’s Italian Palette
We speak with designer Chris Connell about his work on Melbourne’s newest Italian bar-restaurant
Starter Lab Singapore Celebrates the Beauty of Bread Making
Designed by Bali-based Zhi Xiong Chan of ZXC Studio, the sourdough bakery’s first location outside of Bali makes its home in an old shophouse, with contemporary, minimal interiors that contrast with the traditional setting. We spoke with Chan to find out more about the project
Cultures Combine at Ensue
Good ingredients and simplicity are the drivers behind chef Christopher Kostow’s cuisine and interiors by Chris Shao at the newly opened restaurant in Shenzhen
Where Old and New Meet
We explore the practice of interior designer Mya Myitzu, a leader in Yangon’s creative renaissance
A New Members-Only Whisky Club in Hong Kong
Monte Carlo Whisky Club is an intriguingly refined space that references its namesake’s yachting culture
Going Green at Bondi’s Eden
This plant-based restaurant is infused with foliage, textures and natural materials that match the positive intent of its menu
Soho House Opens in Hong Kong
The private members club’s second location in Asia features characteristically stylish yet residential interiors that reference the city’s unique culture
Ramen is a Communal Affair at IPPUDO Vietnam
The global brand’s first Vietnamese outpost features an abundance of local touches and was designed to foster a sense of community
A Teahouse for Design-Conscious Urbanites
Small-batch tea is served with a side of local creativity and a Japandi aesthetic at Dear TeaHouse, a contemporary take on traditional teahouses
B is for Bar, Bottle Shop and Bold
Wynk Collaborative has designed an engaging and atmospheric sequence of spaces for discovering and appreciating spirits
This Kaiseki Restaurant is a Thoughtful Tribute to Community and Celebration
Studio Tack designed Tsukimi as an elegant, inviting space that echoes its refined and subtle cuisine
An Innovative Approach to Traditional Processes
Boksoondoga is a traditional turned contemporary rice wine brewery led by Minkyu Kim’s concept of ‘fermentation architecture’
The Inner Sanctum: Honjo, Hong Kong
This Charlie & Rose-designed restaurant serves high-end Japanese cuisine and unexpected Spanish flavours in an opulent and decidedly retro setting
Serene Wabi-sabi at Mumbai Restaurant Sequel
Redesigned by architect Ashiesh Shah, the restaurant aims to be a luxury farm-to-fork experience
Creating a Sense of Place
Beijing-based boutique design practice Office AIO creates beautiful spaces inspired by humble and timeless aesthetics
French Restaurant Louise Evokes the Home of a Refined Mademoiselle
Interior designer André Fu created several distinct dining experiences within this two-storey heritage building where chef Julien Royer serves up classic French fare
This New Chelsea Restaurant Has Us Tickled Pink
Tasked with creating a nostalgic yet relevant interior for a vegan pizza restaurant in West London, Child Studio responded with wipe-clean materials in a familiar rose-tinted hue
SORA Offers Bold Design and Traditional Japanese Influences
Architecture firm odd has designed this high-end Japanese dining experience among traditional karesansui gardens
Art and Coffee Come Together at Café La Loop 86
This minimalist Shanghai cafe is housed in an old shipyard brought back to life by Kengo Kuma
Dining with the Stars
Opulence and glamour are on the menu at rooftop restaurant Nineteen at The Star